Translation guide
How to express that something has been recognized, accepted, or confirmed in Japanese, depending on the context and level of formality.
To formally acknowledge that you have received something (e.g., a document, email) or understood a point.
I acknowledge receipt of your email.
Very polite phrase used in customer service or formal situations to mean 'Certainly' or 'Understood'. It acknowledges a request and indicates you will comply.
Acknowledged. I will attend to it immediately.
Formal phrase meaning 'I have acknowledged/approved'. Often used when you have been informed of something and accept it.
I acknowledge the changes.
To casually acknowledge that you heard or understood someone in everyday conversation.
Casual way to say 'Got it' or 'I understand'. Used among friends, family, or close colleagues.
I'll do it by tomorrow. Got it.
Casual abbreviation of 了解しました, meaning 'Roger' or 'Copy that'. Common in informal settings, but can sound blunt if used with superiors.
Avoid using with superiors or in formal situations; it can sound too curt.
Informal grunt meaning 'yeah' or 'uh-huh', used to show you are listening or acknowledge a statement. Very casual.
To recognize someone's presence, effort, or achievement publicly or formally.
Verb meaning 'to acknowledge/recognize' someone's ability, achievement, or existence. Used in both formal and informal contexts.
His achievements are widely acknowledged.
Formal expression meaning 'to express gratitude/acknowledgment'. Often used in speeches or official statements.
Formal term meaning 'to acknowledge/recognize' in an official or legal sense, such as acknowledging a government or a fact.
To admit or accept that something is true, especially when it is unpleasant or previously denied.
English often uses 'acknowledged' as a standalone confirmation (e.g., in radio communication). In Japanese, a single word equivalent is rarely used; instead, use context-appropriate phrases like 了解 or 承知しました. Using 認める in such contexts would be unnatural.
Acknowledged.
Both are polite acknowledgments, but かしこまりました is more humble and often used in customer service. 承知しました is slightly less formal and can be used among colleagues. In very casual settings, 了解 is common but can be rude to superiors.
We're meeting at 3, right? Acknowledged!
Can you do this? Yeah, got it.
We acknowledge your support with gratitude.
The country acknowledged the new government.